Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-02-18
Decision in Sacramento Delinquent Tax
Sale Case.

Decision in Sacramento delinquent Tax
Sale Case.
SAN Francisco, February 17th.-The Su-
preme Court to-day rendered decision in
the case of Boland vs. Mooney ct al an
action brought TO determine the ownership
and right of possession of certain land in
the city of Sacramento. Plaintiff claimed
the possession and title to the premises un-
der sale for delinquent State AMI county
taxes. Defendant moved for a nonsuit,
upon the ground that it appeared from the
evidence that the Tax Collector sold only
the mortgage upon the real property, and
not the property itself. The Court granted
the notion and the plaintiff appealed to
the Supreme Court. That tribunal to-day
reversed the judgment.
The Weather
LIvERMoRE, February 17th.-Rainfall for
the past twenty four hours .12 of an inch :;
for the storm. 5.33 inches; season, 9.l4.
The sun shOne an hour this morning, but
1t is now clouding up, with prospects OF
more rain. Thermometer, 80 calm.
GILRoY, February 17th.-There has been
no rain of any consequence here during
the past twenty-four hours. The weather
to-day is warm and pleasant. but the clouds
and winds indicate still unsettled copdi-
ton of the elements. No more rain is
needed for month 10 come.
VAcAvILLE, February 17th.-This was
the first clear day in two weeks. The last
storm gave US 8 inches total for the sea-
son, IL. "a inches. Last year at this time
we had 1910 inches.
Weather Indications.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 17th.-Indica-
tions for the "a hours commencing at
A. NJ. February 18th: Califcrnia-Fair
weather.
Buried in Snow.
DowNIEvILLE, February 17th.-The aver
age depth of snow here at the close of the
recent storm is three and half feet. The
mining towns of northern Sierra county
are buried in snow The miners are in
Sured the best water season known for
years.
Death from Exposure.
ANDERSON, February 17th.-The body of
Jacob Brown was found dead near the
Eureka mill, above Shingetown, thirty-tive
miles east of here, day before yesterday, in
the snow. He leaves wife and three
children.
A Foul Murder.
NAPA, February 17th.-News has Just
been received that Pete. Swede, hired
Wooden valley, twelve miles from here,
this afternoon killed Millie Lyons, the wife
of Herman. cutting her throat with n
razor. Lyons was absent, but on returning
home Pete fired three shots from Henry
rifle at him, but missed him. Pete escaped
to the mountains. The Sheriff has lust
started for the scene. No cause is known
fof the deed. ::ss..:.
County Seat Contest.
REDDINe, February 17th.-In the Shasta
county seat removal case at Red Bluff to-
day, before Judge Braynard, Clay Taylor
| motion was opposed by Hatch, attorney foi
Scott. The Judge took the matter under
advisement until tomorrow at 10 o'clock
Brisk Land Sales.
TEMPLEToN, February 17th.-Oyer 1,e0C
acres of land have been sold near here dur
ing the past week in small lots. Three
thousand acres were selected for colony
of Swedes from the Northwestern States
There is no interruption to travel south Of
here.
Acquitted of the Charge.
HoLLIsTgR, February 17th-The teacher
who was discharged few days ago from
the Holiister school, to-day had his trial on
a charge of battery on one of his pupils,
and was acquitted.
Success of the San Jose Citrus Fair.
SAN JOSE, February 17th.-The citrus
fair was visited to-day and this evening by
far greater number than on any previous
day, including quite number of people
from San Francisco, Oakland and other
places. To morrow the excu; sion train
from Los Angeles arrives.